Waterfall handle

ABSTRACT

A multi-functional device for serving as a handle and for producing a waterfall comprising an elongated member with a waterfall slot, a first end piece that is connected to a water source and is fluidly connected to the elongated member, and a second end piece that helps anchor the elongated member to the spa.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Technical Field

The present invention generally is in the field of devices forgenerating waterfalls, and more particularly is in the field of devicesfor generating aesthetically pleasing waterfalls in spas, swimmingpools, tubs and the like. The present invention also relates to thefield of decorating and improving the aesthetics of spas, swimmingpools, tubs, and the like. The present invention further relates to thefield of handles or devices for aiding users entering and exiting andmoving around spas, swimming pools, tubs, and the like.

2. Prior Art

Few applications derive more benefit from the addition of waterfalls orfountains than artificial bodies of water such as spas, swimming pools,tubs, or the like. The popularity of waterfalls and fountains in suchstructures is probably associated with the numerous aesthetic andpractical applications that make waterfalls desirable. Morespecifically, the addition of a waterfall or fountain to an artificialbody of water can provide a substantial decorative effect or can providea relaxing background sound, generated from the water flow, particularlyheard when the pool is not in use. As such, users and owners ofartificial bodies of water have always desired the addition ofwaterfalls or fountain.

Existing waterfall devices are generally custom-made for each particularartificial body of water. That is, such devices must be sized andconfigured to fit a specific water structure. Often, these waterfalldevices must be integrated into the circulation and filtration systemwith additional materials and involve an array of plumbing and moldingtechniques. In some cases, such waterfall devices must have anindependent filtering system and cleaning system so that waterfalldevice does not become plugged with debris. As such, prior art waterfalldevices tend to be relatively costly and difficult to install.

Accordingly, there is a need for a device that allows for the additionof a waterfall to an artificial body of water, such as a spa, swimmingpool, tub or the like. There is also need for such a device to be ableto be integrated into a spa, swimming pool, tub or the like withoutexcessively disrupting or interfering with the existing filteringsystem. There is a further need for a combined device serving multiplepurposes such as an aesthetically pleasing ornamental addition to, ameans for filling with water, and/or a means for entering, exiting ormoving around a spa, swimming pool, tub or the like. It is to theseneeds and others that the present invention is directed.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Briefly described, the present invention is a device that produces awaterfall into, is a means for filling with water, and/or is a means forentering, exiting or moving around a spa, swimming pool, tub or thelike. For simplicity, spas, swimming pools, tubs or the like, and allsuch artificial bodies of water, together or separately will be referredto as spas or a spa. The invention can be mounted appropriately on theedge of a spa and in one embodiment, the present invention is awaterfall handle that can be installed on the edge of a spa to providefor the addition of an aesthetically pleasing and decorative waterfallthat flows into a spa and to provide a convenient handle for personsentering and exiting the spa. In this embodiment, water from a watersource flows into the waterfall handle and is discharged through awaterfall slot into the spa. As the waterfall handle can be placed abovethe surface of the water in the spa on, for example, the upper edge ofthe spa wall, the waterfall can be a smooth flow of falling waterextending from the waterfall handle to the surface of the water in thespa.

The waterfall handle of the present invention comprises an elongatedmember with a waterfall slot that is flanked by a first end piece and asecond end piece. The elongated member has ends that cooperate with andsecure the elongated member within accepting ends of the first end pieceand a second end piece. When assembled, that is when the first end pieceand the second end piece are connected to the elongated member,waterfall handle appears as a generally continuous shaped structure withthe waterfall slot in the center of the waterfall handle. One or both ofthe first end piece and the second end piece comprises a channel throughwhich water flows from a water source to the elongated member.

In one embodiment, the elongated member comprises a first chamber and asecond chamber separated by a divider. The divider has a distributingslot for allowing the passage of water between the first chamber and thesecond chamber. The first chamber is structured and intended for evenlydistributing the water entering the elongated member within the firstchamber and the second chamber is structured for channeling the waterthrough the waterfall slot. Preferably, the divider divides theelongated member such that only the first chamber has direct access tothe waterfall slot. The divider can be a single slot or a series ofsmaller slots or holes running approximately the length of the elongatedmember.

The flow of water through the waterfall handle occurs through regularfluid dynamics. Water from a water source such as a municipal watersupply flows through a channel within and through one of the end pieces,into the elongated member, and out through the waterfall slot into thespa. More particularly, the water from the water source enters and flowsthrough the first end piece into the elongated member. Within theelongated member, the water flows into the first chamber and isdistributed more evenly within the first chamber. The water flowsthrough the slot, slots or holed in the divider into the second chamberand ultimately through the waterfall slot into the spa.

The waterfall handle can be anchored to the wall or edge of a spa usingthe first and second end pieces. More particularly, the first and secondend pieces are structured to have securing ends for securing theelongated member between the first and second end pieces and attachingends for attaching to the spa wall. Thus, when the first and second endpieces are securely connected to the spa wall, as the end pieces areconnected to the elongated member, the elongated member and the entiredevice thereby is secured to the spa wall. One or both, but preferablyonly one, of the end pieces also is connected to a water source. In oneembodiment, the first end piece is anchored to the spa wall and isconnected to a water supply and the second end piece is anchored to thewall.

In operation and use, the present invention provides an aestheticallypleasant waterfall into a spa, a means for filling the spa with water,and a convenient handle for users of the spa to enter or exit or movearound in the spa. One advantage of the waterfall handle is that it canserve multiple functions and therefore take the place of two or moreprior devices. For example, the waterfall handle can serve as a handleto allow a person in the spa to grip thus replacing known handles, as anaesthetically pleasing waterfall thus replacing known waterfalls, and/oras a means for filling the spa thus replacing known spouts and taps.Thus, the present invention can economically serve two or more needs.

Another advantage of the waterfall handle is that the direction of thewaterfall can be adjusted with respect to the surface of the water inthe spa. In one embodiment, the elongated member can be rotated withinthe first and second end pieces. As the elongated member comprises thewaterfall slot, a user can rotate the elongated member to control thedirection of flow of water therefrom. For example, if a user wants thewaterfall to flow directly downward, the user can rotate the elongatedmember so that the flow of water from the waterfall slot can flowdirectly downward. For another example, if the user wants the waterfallto flow in the forward direction, the user can rotate the elongatedmember so that the waterfall slot faces forward (or horizontally) and sothe flow of water from the waterfall slot is forward (and then of coursedownwards due to gravity). Thus, the ability of the elongated member tobe rotated provides a user with the ability to control aspects of thewaterfall produced by the waterfall handle.

The waterfall device can be used on almost any artificial water body.While the waterfall handle is described in connection with a spa, it isunderstood that the waterfall handle can be used on spas, swimmingpools, tubs, and the like. For example, the waterfall handle can beplaced on the edge of a swimming pool so to provide a waterfall and ahandle on the swimming pool. One of ordinary skill in the art can modifythe waterfall handle without undue experimentation so that it can beplaced on almost any artificial water body.

These features, and other features and advantages of the presentinvention will become more apparent to those of ordinary skill in therelevant art when the following detailed description of the preferredembodiments is read in conjunction with the appended drawings in whichlike reference numerals represent like components throughout the severalviews.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present inventionattached to a spa wall and producing a waterfall.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 showing thecomponents of the device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of the elongated member of theinvention.

FIGS. 4A is a first end view of the elongated member of the embodimentshown in FIG. 3.

FIGS. 4B is a second end view of the elongated member of the embodimentshown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a side view of an end piece of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 showing thegeneral flow of water through the invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional side view of the elongated member of theembodiment shown in FIG. 3 showing the flow of water through thechambers.

FIG. 8 is a sectional end view of the elongated member of the embodimentshown in FIG. 3 showing the flow of water through the chambers.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 as placedon a typical spa.

FIG. 10A is a top view of a second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10B is a top view of a third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10C is a side view of a fourth embodiment of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

Illustrative embodiments of a waterfall handle 10 according to thepresent invention are shown in FIGS. 1 through 10. FIG. 1 is aperspective view of one embodiment of the present invention forproducing a waterfall into the water of a spa and for acting as a handlefor ease of entering, exiting or moving about the spa. FIG. 2 is anexploded view of the three major components of the embodiment of theinvention shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of theelongated member of the invention with ghost lines showing some of theinternal features and the dual chambers of the elongated member. FIGS.4A and 4B are end views of the elongated member, with FIG. 4A showing aport allowing water to flow into the elongated member and FIG. 4Bshowing a solid end wall. FIG. 5 is a side view of an end piece of theinvention with ghost lines showing a conduit through which water flows.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1with ghost lines showing the general internal structure of thecomponents of the invention, the general flow of water through thedevice, and how the device is attached to a spa wall. FIG. 7 is asectional side view of the elongated member of the invention showing theflow of water through the chambers. FIG. 8 is a sectional end view ofthe elongated member of the invention showing the flow of water in theelongated member. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the invention asplaced on a typical spa.

FIG. 10A is a top view of a second embodiment of the present inventioncomprising a single component. FIG. 10B is a top view of a thirdembodiment of the present invention comprising two components. FIG. 10Cis a side view of a fourth embodiment of the present inventioncomprising four components. These additional embodiments are included toillustrate the versatility of the invention and the variety of mannersin which it can be manufactured and assembled.

Referring now to FIG. 1, one illustrative embodiment of the presentinvention is a waterfall handle 10 that can provide both anaesthetically pleasing and decorative waterfall 20 into a spa 22 and aconvenient handle within spa 22. In this embodiment, waterfall handle 10can be installed on sidewall 24 of spa 22. As disclosed in more detailherein, to generate the waterfall, water from a water source (not shown)flows into waterfall handle 10 and is discharged through waterfall slot40 into spa 22. As waterfall handle 10 can be placed above the surfaceof the water of spa 22 on, for example, the upper edge of sidewall 24 ofspa 22, the waterfall handle 10 can be gripped by a typical user of spa22. As such, this embodiment can serve at least two functions. A thirdfunction is to fill spa 22 with water.

Referring now to FIG. 2, an illustrative embodiment of waterfall handle10 comprises three components, namely, elongated member 12, whichcomprises waterfall slot 40, flanked by first end piece 30 and secondend piece 32. Elongated member 12 is a generally hollow and generallycylindrical structure having a central portion 102 of a first diameterand cooperating ends 14,16 of a second smaller diameter. Morespecifically, cooperating ends 14, 16 are structured for securingelongated member 12 within accepting ends 36, 38 of first end piece 30and second end piece 32, respectively, such that when elongated member12 and end pieces 30, 32 are assembled a generally smooth outer surfaceis presented. Thus, when assembled, that is when first end piece 30 andsecond end piece 32 are connected to elongated member 12 at theaccepting ends 36, 38, waterfall handle 10 appears as a generallycontinuous shaped structure. Waterfall slot 40 is located lengthwisealong central portion 102 and provides an exit for water to flow fromthe hollow interior of elongated member 12. This illustrativethree-component configuration is for ease of manufacturing andinstallation, and as shown in FIG. 10 configurations having more orfewer components are within the scope and spirit of this invention.

Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 8 the internal and external structure ofelongated member 12 is shown in more detail. Elongated member 12 isdivided into first chamber 18 and second chamber 19 by divider 42. Eachchamber preferably runs the length of elongated member 12 betweencooperating ends 14, 16 and consists of approximately half of theinternal volume of elongated member 12. First chamber 18 is forinitially receiving water from the water source and evenly distributingwater within elongated member 12. Second chamber 19 is for receivingwater from first chamber 18 and channeling water through waterfall slot40. Divider 42 has at least one distributing slot 44 for allowing thepassage of water between first chamber 18 and second chamber 19. Asshown, divider 42 divides elongated member 12 such that only secondchamber 19 has access to waterfall slot 40. Thus, as disclosed in moredetail herein, water flowing into elongated member 12 first flows intofirst chamber 18 within which water is generally evenly distributed,then flows through distributing slot 44 into second chamber 19, and thenexits through waterfall slot 40 to form waterfall 20. As shown in FIG.3, cooperating ends 14, 16 have a diameter less than elongated member.Typically, the reduction in diameter is equal to the thickness of theexternal wall 104 of elongated member 12. Further, as disclosed inconnection with FIG. 5 herein, the outside diameter of cooperating ends14,16 is approximately equal to the inside diameter of accepting ends36, 38 of end pieces 30, 32. Although elongated member 12 is shown as acylinder for this illustrative example, elongated member 12 can have anycross-sectional shape, such as circular, oval, ellipsoidal, square,triangular and any other geometric shape selected for aesthetic andother purposes. Further, elongated member 12 can be manufactured invarious lengths depending on the size of handle needed or desired, orthe size of waterfall 40 desired.

Referring now to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the ends of elongated member 12 areshown in more detail. In the present illustrative embodiment, firstcooperating end 14 is distinct from second cooperating end 16. Moreparticularly, as shown in FIG. 4A first cooperating end 14 is partiallyblocked off by first wall 13, while as shown in FIG. 4B secondcooperating end 16 is entirely blocked off by second wall 15. Aperture48 provides access to the interior of first chamber 18. Theconfiguration of first cooperating end 14 allows water to flow fromfirst end piece 30 through aperture 48 into first chamber 18 but notfrom first end piece into second chamber 19 or from second chamber 19into first end piece 30. The configuration of second cooperating end 16prevents water from exiting elongated member 12 through secondcooperating end 16. Thus, water is introduced into elongated member 12only through a single end piece, namely, first end piece 30 in thisexample.

Alternatively, as disclosed in more detail below, as second end piece 32generally is a mirror image of first end piece 30, second end piece 32can be used to introduce water to elongated member 12 if elongatedmember is rotated 180° normal to its axis such that first cooperatingend 14 cooperates with second end piece 32. Additionally, bothcooperating ends 30, 32 can have the configuration shown in FIG. 4A andwater can be introduced into first chamber 18 from both end pieces 30,32.

Referring now to FIG. 5, an illustrative embodiment of end pieces 30, 32is shown in more detail, with first end piece 30 being used as theexample. First end piece 30 is a generally hollow curved or elbow-shapedconduit comprising channel 34 through which water can flow. Channel 34cooperates with aperture 48 in elongated member 12 to facilitate theflow of water from the water source, through first end piece 30 intofirst chamber 18 of elongated member 12. One end of first end piece 30is accepting end 36, which cooperates with first cooperating end 14 ofelongated member 12. Preferably, cooperating end 14 fits snugly withinaccepting end 36. Another end of first end piece opposite accepting end36 comprises attachment means 110. As shown, attachment means is athreaded connecting tube 112 that fits through a cooperating andsimilarly sized hole in the spa sidewall 24. Nut 114 screws ontothreaded connecting tube 112 so as to hold first end piece 30 securelyand tightly onto spa sidewall 24. A hose or other water supply means(not shown) also can be attached to threaded connecting tube 112 forproviding water to the device 10.

Second end piece 32 generally is a mirror image of first end piece 30.Thus, second cooperating end 16 fits snugly within accepting end 38.Second end piece 32 also comprises attachment means 110 for securingsecond end piece 32 to spa sidewall 24. However, if water is beingprovided to the device 10 through first end piece 30, there is no needto attach a hose or other water supply means (not shown) to threadedconnecting tube 112 of second end piece 32. However, in a configurationin which both cooperating ends 14, 16 comprise aperture 48, eitherchannel 34 through second end piece 32 should be blocked to preventwater from exiting elongated member 12 through second end piece, or asecond hose or other water supply means (not shown) should be attachedto threaded connecting tube 112 of second end piece 32.

Referring now to FIGS. 6 and 7, the assembled device 10 is shown in moredetail. First end piece 30 is attached to spa sidewall 24 through apre-existing hole in spa sidewall 24 using attachment means 110. Firstcooperating end 14 of elongated member 12 is inserted into attachmentend 36. Attachment end 38 of second end piece 32 is placed over secondcooperating end 16 of elongated member 12. Second end piece 32 then isattached to spa sidewall 24 through a pre-existing hole in spa sidewall24 using attachment means 110. Of course, this order can be reversed andsecond end piece 32 can be attached to spa sidewall 24 first.

Water (as shown by arrows W) flows from water source (not shown) throughchannel 34 of first end piece 30 into first chamber 18 of elongatedmember 12 parallel to its axis A. Distributing slot 44 along chamberdivider 42 allows for a more smooth and even distribution of waterwithin elongated member 12 in general and into second chamber 19 inspecific, and thus to waterfall slot 40. Because of the nature of waterflow, second chamber 19 will readily fill with water. To help evenlydistribute water, a series of perforations can be used on divider 42rather than a single distributing slot 44. By allowing for the evendistribution of water from first chamber 18 to second chamber 19,waterfall handle 10 can distribute water through waterfall slot 40 moreeffectively. As such, it is possible to generate a more even flow tosecond chamber 19 and thus a more even waterfall 20 from waterfalldevice 10.

Referring now to FIG. 9, waterfall handle 10 attaches on the sidewall 24of a typical spa 22. Waterfall handle 10 can be placed on spa 22 so thatfirst end piece 30 is secured to spa 22 and connected to a water sourceand second end piece 32 is secured to spa 22, so that second end piece32 is secured to spa 22 and connected to a water source and first endpiece 30 is secured to spa 22, or that both end pieces 30, 32 aresecured to spa and connected to a water source, depending on theselected configuration. Preferably, waterfall handle 10 is anchored onspa 22 so that it can withstand an amount of force placed thereupon by aperson. One of ordinary skill in the art can construct ways ofinstalling waterfall handle 10 on spa 22 so to obtain a desiredstability.

Referring now to FIG. 10, additional embodiments of the device 10 areshown. For example, FIG. 10A illustrates that a single componentconfiguration 200 can be molded out of plastic having a centralelongated portion 202 and two end portions 204, 206 having generally thesame configuration as the three-component configuration shown whenassembled. For another example, FIG. 10B illustrates that atwo-component configuration 220 can be manufactured having a firstsection 222 comprising an elongated portion 224 and an end piece 226 forattaching to a spa sidewall although a three-component configuration isshown. For another example, FIG. 10C illustrates that a four-componentconfiguration 260 can be manufactured having a central elongated portion262 and two end portions 264, 266, in which the central elongatedportion 262 is split into two separate portions corresponding to thefirst chamber portion 268 and the second chamber portion 280, which,when assembled, has generally the same configuration as thethree-component configuration shown.

In operation and use, waterfall handle 10 provides an aestheticallypleasant waterfall 20 into a spa 22 and provides a convenient handle forusers of the spa 22 to use while entering, exiting or moving around inthe spa 22. As waterfall handle 10 preferably is located above the watersurface of spa 22 on, for example, sidewall 24 of spa 22, waterfall 20can provide a smooth flow of falling water extending from waterfallhandle 10 to the water surface of spa 22.

One advantage of the waterfall handle is that it can serve as a both ahandle and as a waterfall. More particularly, the waterfall handleserves as a handle to allows a person in the spa to grip and waterfallhandle serves to provide an aesthetically pleasing waterfall. As thesame time, the waterfall handle can be placed to allow for a person toenjoy the handle and to enjoy the waterfall produced therefrom. Thus,such the present invention can serve at least two needs.

For aesthetic reasons waterfall 20 can be substantially smooth over itswidth and over its length as it flows into the water of spa 22. Moreparticularly, waterfall 20 from waterfall handle 10 preferably is freeof bubbles and ripples and flows as a generally continuous sheet ofwater. The dual chambered structure of the invention 10 helps accomplishthis.

Elongated member 12 can be rotatable between end pieces 30, 32. Therotatability of the elongated member 12 within end pieces 30, 32 allowsa user to control the relative direction of waterfall 20. For example,if the user desires that waterfall 20 flow directly downward, the usercan rotate elongated member 12 so that water flows from waterfall slot40 directly downward. Alternatively, if the user desires that thewaterfall 20 flow forward, the user can rotate elongated member 12 sothat waterfall slot 40 faces foreword, and thus water flows in aforward-downward fashion.

Preferably, connections between waterfall member 12 and end pieces 30,32 are as watertight as possible. If the connection between end pieces30, 32 and elongated member 12 are not watertight, water may escapethough the connections. In some cases, it may be optimal to use fillers,sealants, o-rings or the equivalent to help ensure watertight connectionbetween the parts of waterfall handle 10. Methods for ensuring awatertight connection between parts or plumbing parts are known by oneof ordinary skill in the art.

The waterfall handle 10 can be used on almost any artificial water body.While waterfall handle 10 is described in connection with a spa 22, itis understood that waterfall handle 10 could be used on spas, swimmingpools, tubs, and the like. For example, waterfall handle 10 can beplaced on the edge of a swimming pool so to provide a waterfall and ahandle on the swimming pool. One of ordinary skill in the art can modifywaterfall device 10 so that it can be placed on any artificial waterbody.

It is understood that shape of waterfall 20 can be modified by theconfiguration of waterfall slot 40. For example, if waterfall slot 40 isa regular uninterrupted slit, a relatively smooth waterfall 20 over itslength and width can be generated. Alternatively, if divisions orinterruptions are introduced into the waterfall slot 40, or waterfallslot 40 has a non-linear shape, waterfall 20 can have a sprinkler typeshape or a scalloped shape, which is not a smooth shaped waterfall. Oneof ordinary skill in the art can modify waterfall slot 40 so thatwaterfall handle 10 will produce a waterfall 20 of a desired shape.

Waterfall handle 10 can be manufactured from relatively inexpensivematerials. For example, waterfall handle 10 can be formed of plastics,metal, or other materials. Preferably, waterfall handle 10 can be moldedor forged from a plastic material as such material will not rust fromthe exposure to water, particularly chlorinated water. Such plastics,metals, and other materials are known in the art.

The foregoing detailed description of the preferred embodiments and theappended figures have been presented only for illustrative anddescriptive purposes and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limitthe scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiments were selected anddescribed to best explain the principles of the invention and itspractical applications. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognizethat many variations can be made to the invention disclosed in thisspecification without departing from the scope and spirit of theinvention.

1. A device for producing an artificial waterfall comprising: a. anelongated member comprising a first interior chamber, a second interiorchamber, a feed water inlet into the first interior chamber, adistribution slot fluidly connecting the first interior chamber to thesecond interior chamber, and a waterfall slot; and b. a first end piecefluidly connected to a water source and fluidly connected to theelongated member for allowing feed water to flow from the water sourcethrough the feed water inlet into the elongated member, wherein thefirst end piece and a second end piece anchor the elongated member to asupporting structure wherein the first interior chamber transientlycollects the feed water and transfers the water through the distributingslot to the second interior chamber, and the second interior chamberchannels the water to and through the waterfall slot, wherein the firstend piece comprises a channel therethrough for fluidly connecting thewater source to the first interior chamber through the feed water inlet,and wherein the first end piece and the second end piece are structuredto hold the elongated member at a distance from the supporting structureso that the device functions as a handle for a user of the waterstructure
 2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first chamberand the second chamber are separated from each other by a divider andwherein the distribution slot delineates a passageway through thedivider allowing fluid communication between the first chamber and thesecond chamber.
 3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein thewaterfall is produced from water flowing from the waterfall slot. 4.(canceled).
 5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supportingstructure is an artificial body of water.
 6. The device as claimed inclaim 5, wherein the supporting structure is selected from the groupconsisting of spas, swimming pools, tubs and showers, and the watersource is a water filtering system used with the supporting structure.7. (canceled).
 8. (canceled).
 9. A device for producing an artificialwaterfall in an artificial water structure, comprising: a. an elongatedmember comprising a first interior chamber, a second interior chamber, afeed water inlet into the first interior chamber, a distribution slotfluidly connection the first interior chamber to the second interiorchamber, a divider separating the first chamber and the second chamberfrom each other, and a waterfall slot; b. a first end piece fluidlyconnected to a water source and fluidly connected to the elongatedmember for allowing feed water to flow from the water source through thefeed water inlet into the elongated member and that anchors theelongated member to the water structure; and c. a second end piece thatanchors the elongated member to the water structure, wherein thedistribution slot delineates a passageway through the divider allowingfluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber,the first end piece and the second end piece are attached to oppositeends of the elongated member, and the waterfall is generated from thewater flowing to the water structure, and wherein the elongated memberis rotatable within the first end piece and the second end piece and therotation of the elongated member varies the direction of the waterfall.whereby passage of the water from the first chamber to the secondchamber through the divider more evenly distributes the water within theelongated member so as to create a more uniform waterfall.
 10. Thedevice as claimed in claim 9, wherein the elongated member, the firstend piece, and second end piece form a continuous structure.
 11. Thedevice as claimed in claim 9, wherein the water entering the elongatedmember exits exclusively out of the waterfall slot.
 12. The device asclaimed in claim 9, wherein the first chamber transiently collects thewater and transfers the water through the distributing slot to thesecond chamber, and the second chamber channels the water to and throughthe waterfall slot.
 13. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein thewaterfall has a sheet-like shape.
 14. The device as claimed in claim 9,wherein the supporting structure is an artificial body of water.
 15. Thedevice as claimed in claim 14, wherein the supporting structure isselected from the group consisting of spas, swimming pools, tubs andshowers, and the water source is a water filtering system used with thesupporting structure
 16. (canceled).
 17. A device for producing anartificial waterfall in an artificial water structure, comprising: a. anelongated member comprising a first interior chamber, a second interiorchamber, a feed water inlet into the first interior chamber, adistribution slot fluidly connection the first interior chamber to thesecond interior chamber, a divider separating the first chamber and thesecond chamber from each other, and a waterfall slot; b. a first endpiece fluidly connected to a water source and fluidly connected to theelongated member for allowing feed water to flow from the water sourcethrough the feed water inlet into the elongated member and that anchorsthe elongated member to the water structure; and c. a second end piecethat anchors the elongated member to the water structure, wherein thedistribution slot delineates a passageway through the divider allowingfluid communication between the first chamber and he second chamber, thefirst end piece and the second end piece are attached to opposite endsof the elongated member, and the waterfall is generated from the waterflowing to the water structure, wherein the first end piece comprises achannel therethrough for fluidly connecting the water source to thefirst chamber through the feed water inlet and wherein the first endpiece and the second end piece are structured to hold the elongatedmember at a distance from the supporting structure so that the devicefunctions as a handle for a user of the water structure, whereby passageof the water from the first chamber to the second chamber through thedivider more evenly distributes the water within the elongated member soas to create a more uniform waterfall.
 18. (canceled).
 19. A device forproducing an artificial waterfall in an artificial water structure,comprising: a. an elongated member comprising a first interior chamber,a second interior chamber, a feed water inlet into the first interiorchamber, a distribution slot fluidly connection the first interiorchamber to the second interior chamber, a divider separating the firstchamber and the second chamber from each other, and a waterfall slot; b.a first end piece fluidly connected to a water source and fluidlyconnected to the elongated member for allowing feed water to flow fromthe water source through the feed water inlet into the elongated memberand that anchors the elongated member to the water structure; and c. asecond end piece that anchors the elongated member to the waterstructure, wherein the first end piece and the second end piece arestructured to hold the elongated member at a distance from thesupporting structure so that the device functions as a handle for a userof the water structure.
 20. The device as claimed in claim 19, whereinthe first end piece is connected to a source of water, the first endpiece and the second end piece are attached to opposite ends of theelongated member through attachment means, and at least the first endpiece has an internal structure to channel the water flow from thesource of water into the first chamber.
 21. The device as claimed inclaim 20, wherein the divider and the distribution slot cooperatewhereby passage of the water from the first chamber to the secondchamber through the divider more evenly distributes the water within theelongated member so as to create a more uniform waterfall, and thedevice further functions as a handle for a water structure.
 22. Thedevice as claimed in claim 21, wherein the waterfall slot extendslengthwise across the majority of the length of the elongated member.23. The device as claimed in claim 21, wherein the water entering theelongated member exits exclusively out of the waterfall slot.
 24. Thedevice as claimed in claim 21, wherein the elongated member is rotatablewithin the first end piece and the second end piece and the rotation ofthe elongated member varies the direction of the waterfall.
 25. Thedevice as claimed in claim 21, wherein the first end piece comprises achannel therethrough for fluidly connecting the water source to thefirst chamber through the feed water inlet.
 26. The device as claimed inclaim 25, wherein the first chamber transiently collects the water andtransfers the water through the distributing slot to the second chamber,and the second chamber channels the water to and through the waterfallslot.
 27. The device as claimed in claim 21, further comprising aplurality of distribution slots through the divider.
 28. The device asclaimed in claim 21, wherein the second end piece is fluidly connectedto a water source and Is fluidly connected to the elongated member forallowing feed water to flow from the water source through a second feedwater inlet into the elongated member.
 29. The device as claimed inclaim 28, wherein the second end piece comprises a channel therethroughfor fluidly connecting the water source to the first chamber through thesecond feed water inlet.
 30. The device as claimed in claim 21 incombination with a spa.